Kickin’ Ash With Kayla: Zino Classic

Zino Classic Construction

Davidoff’s Zino Classic comes draped in an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper. The wrapper leaf is a light caramel color with numerous veins. The length of the stick is overly firm towards the cap but gets progressively softer towards the foot. There are no noticeable soft spots or gaps in the filler. The cap is thin but squarely mounted. The punch cut leaves shards of filler tobacco sticking out from the punched hole.

Flavor & Cold Draw

The pre-light aroma is light and airy with notes of cream, wood, and a sweet spice. The cold is open and produces gentle flavors of cedar, oats, paper, and a hint of pepper. Once lit, the initial flavor profile is mild with floral notes and some underlying white pepper. Hints of oats and cream develop in the second third, joining the predominantly floral flavor. A bit of a papery finish presents itself in the final third along with flavors of cedar and more oats.

Burn & Smoking Characteristics

The Zino Classic draws easily but doesn’t produce much smoke in the first third. The smoke production amps up in the end of the second third and continues throughout the rest of the cigar. The burn is perfectly even and slow. The white, flakey ash drops after about an inch and follows this trend throughout the hour-long smoke. The burn is cool enough to enjoy the stick down to the nub.

Conclusion

Davidoff’s Zino Classic is a super mild stick with lots of flavor. It was a bit too mild for my taste but if you are looking for a multidimensional morning smoke, this cigar is for you. The burn is perfect and the draw is clear. I would pair it with a cappuccino to bring out more of the natural creaminess of the stick.